Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales

1796–1817 (age 21)

Biography

Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales bore the hopes of a nation as the only legitimate child of the Prince Regent; her lively spirit, sense of duty, and close relationships with her parents made her a beloved figure in court and country alike.

Her sudden death at the age of twenty-one cast the realm into mourning, yet her memory endures as a reminder of youthful promise and the deep affection with which she was held.